China's AS700D electric manned airship is pictured during its maiden flight in Jingmen, Central China's Hubei Province, February 21, 2025. China's AS700D electric manned airship completed a successful maiden flight on the day, marking a major breakthrough for the country in green aviation equipment in the low-altitude economy sector, announced the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the developer of the airship.?Photo: IC